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Color of the Month, February 2014: Placid Blue

Take inspiration from these 26 cool interiors and see how Pantone's pale blue hue can freshen up your own rooms

An Icy, Soothing Blue

Pantone, the world authority on color, featured Placid Blue in its Spring 2014 Fashion Color Report. They say the soothing shade "induces a sense of peaceful calmness." We at This Old House are on the same page. The mood-mellowing tone appears in some of our favorite home remodels as decorative accents, washed walls, and architectural details. Here are cool examples of the icy blue to help you create calming interior (and some exterior) looks in your home.